Austin Lewis (politician)

Austin Lewis
Senator for Victoria
In office
17 December 1976  30 June 1993
Preceded by Ivor Greenwood
Personal details
Born (1932-12-05) 5 December 1932
Melbourne, Victoria
Nationality Australian
Political party Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s) Wilma Lewis (nee Lawrey)
Children Amanda Philip Matthew Anthony
Residence Port fairy, Victoria
Alma mater University of Melbourne
Occupation Solicitor

Austin William Russell Lewis (born 5 December 1932) was an Australian politician.

Born in Melbourne, he was educated at the University of Melbourne before becoming a solicitor, company director and farmer. On 7 December 1976, he was appointed to the Australian Senate as a Liberal Senator for Victoria, filling the casual vacancy caused by the death of Liberal Senator Ivor Greenwood. He held the seat until his retirement in 1993.[1]

References

  1. Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 6 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-12.


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